In think Sven might still be kept here. He wasn't sent down even when he was playing 5 minutes a game.

That was only 1 game, I would imagine that if he wasn't given a spot in the top 9 he would be sent back down. I think it would be good for him to play the year getting 20+ minutes in the ahl rather than 5-10 in the nhl. Then if we trade Stempniak he takes his spot.